science
Patterns on mammoth tusks help to retell history of writing
Scientists believe they have found evidence of written thoughts of Stone Age people on ancient objects. Source link
Beaver 'engineers' released to create wetlands
A family of beavers have been brought from Scotland to improve biodiversity in a Lincolnshire river. Source link
Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK
Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK’s first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium. Source link
Tiny predatory dinosaur weighed less than a chicken
The alvarezsaurs were thought to have evolved a smaller stature because of their diet of ants and termites, but a new fossil found in Argentina casts doubt on that theory Source link
Second hand cars excluded from petrol and diesel ban
Decision taken following “public feedback and concerns about affordability”, says minister. Source link
Targets and watchdog for nature as Senedd passes new law
A new law designed to better protect nature and reverse the loss of wildlife in Wales is passed. Source link
Emperor Penguins moult to survive, but scientists fear it may now be killing them
The birds moult to protect themselves, but in a warming world, it could be endangering them. Source link
One in four councils to miss food waste collection deadline
Local authorities blame the delays on a lack of funding and a shortage of bin lorries. Source link
Scotland's plan to install heat pumps 'too slow' – climate advisers
Independent climate change advisors say the Scottish government needs to ramp up the rollout of heat pumps immediately. Source link
The surprising vaccine side effects that can improve long-term health
People often focus on the bad side effects of vaccines, but they can have some great side effects too, says columnist Michael Le Page. They don’t just protect us from contagious diseases but can also lower the risk of dementia and heart attacks Source link